MPA Electrical 12072 Starter Motor

Starter for Dodge and Chrysler Applications

MPA Electrical 12072 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for select Dodge and Chrysler vehicles from the late 1980s and early 1990s. It uses an offset gear reduction design with a 1.4 kW rating, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth drive for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical Remanufactured
• 12 volts with a 1.4 kW output rating
• Offset gear reduction design for the specified OE-style application
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth drive configuration
• Manufacturer listed as Nippondenso

Detailed Description

This MPA Electrical 12072 starter is built for vehicles that use the Nippondenso-style starting system and the specified offset gear reduction layout. It cross-references BBB Industries 17084 for the same application. The part number 12072 is used across multiple Dodge truck, van, and Dakota applications, along with Chrysler Fifth Avenue coverage, making it a direct-match option for buyers searching by vehicle and starter specification.

Compatible With 1988-1993 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge B150, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge B250, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge B350, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge D150, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge D250, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge D350, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge Dakota, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge W150, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge W250, N/A; 1988-1990 Dodge W350, N/A; 1988-1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, N/A; 1988-1989 Dodge D100, N/A; 1988-1989 Dodge W100, N/A.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring engine cranking performance on a Dodge Ramcharger starter replacement
• Replacing a worn starter on Dodge B150, B250, or B350 vans
• Addressing no-crank or slow-crank conditions on Dodge D150, D250, or D350 trucks
• Replacing a failing starter on Dodge Dakota and Chrysler Fifth Avenue applications
• Correcting starter drive engagement issues on compatible 12-volt systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the starter’s 12-volt, clockwise, 10-tooth, and offset gear reduction specifications against the original unit before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s starter mounting style and electrical connections match the listed application. For best results, compare the original part number and OE-style configuration on Dodge and Chrysler vehicles before removal.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt to serve as direct replacement components for the listed applications. This unit is identified by part number 12072 and is supported by the provided interchange references for application matching.